I found this interesting:
"While foreclosure is an increasingly real threat to homeowners, few expect to lose their house based on gardening infractions. But that?s exactly what happened to a Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., resident who planted too many roses on his property. After $70,000 in fees, he lost his legal battle against the HOA and ultimately lost his home to the flower debacle."
Read more about crazy HOA rules:
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